Modern Japanese Prints, 1912-89 by Lawrence Smith

Modern Japanese Prints, 1912-89 by Lawrence Smith

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A revival of the woodblock printing tradition is one of the most remarkable aspects of 20th-century Japanese art history. This catalogue contains over 140 of the modern Japanese prints in the British Museum's collection. It covers all schools and styles, and features the works of 60 artists.

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Modern Japanese Prints, 1912-89 by Lawrence Smith

The revival of the woodblock printing tradition stands out as one of the most remarkable aspects of the complex history of Japanese art in the 20th century. This illustrated catalogue contains over 140 of the modern Japanese prints in the British Museum's collection; it was prepared to accompany an exhibition at the Museum. All schools and styles are represented, ranging from work by traditional New Print artists to Creative Print modernists, such as Onchi Koshiro. The catalogue includes a concise history of the medium since 1912. It also provides biographies of the 60 artists illustrated, and a glossary of Japanese terms. Lawrence Smith is author of The Japanese Print since 1900.
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ISBN 13 9780714114613
ISBN 10 0714114618
Title Modern Japanese Prints, 1912-89
Author Lawrence Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 1994-05-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.